English photographer Jimmy Nelson, best known for his portraits of tribal and indigenous peoples, was recently announced as the winner of the $100,000 Special Appreciation Award at HIPA, the world’s most lucrative photography competition backed by the crown prince of Dubai. PetaPixel sat down with Nelson to talk about the prize, his life, and his inspiring career.
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This Photographer is Trying to Capture 8,000 Portraits of Strangers
A photographer has endeavored to capture 8,000 faces of strangers mainly in the Boston area. Gregory Katsouis began the project with the initial goal of taking 100 portraits of strangers …
Profoto Fresnel Small Promises Nostalgic, Cinematic Portrait Light
Profoto has announced the Fresnel Small, a light modifier that promises to create a precise beam of light. The new modifier works alongside a wide variety of Profoto lights. The …
Disappearing Ink on a Tattooed Man: A Photographer’s Story
BISMARCK, N.D. – The tattooed man arrived at the photographer’s right on time, a walking gallery of living art in vibrant blues, greens, and reds imprinted all over his face …
Australian Portrait Prize to Allow AI Entries, ‘Art is Not Stagnant’
AI-generated via DALL-E. A portrait competition in Australia that is open to photographers and artists will allow AI images to enter this year. The Brisbane Portrait Prize (BPP) was won …
This Artist Creates Most Amazing Hyper-Realistic Portraits Covered With Honey
Renowned Brazilian artist Fabiano Millani, an expert in hyper-realism and an esteemed teacher based in Sao Paulo, unveils a mesmerizing series of portraits that redefine the boundaries of artistic mastery. …
Photographer Misha Burlatsky Captures Portraits On Glass Using 1851 Technology
Misha Burlatsky, born in Moscow in 1958 into a family of an opera singer, underwent a journey of diverse experiences. After relocating to Gorky in 1961, where he spent the …
Photographer Captures Majestic Portraits of Hens and Roosters
A photographer who has taken studio portraits of chickens for the last eight years says he is “captivated” by them. Alex ten Napel’s series of hens and roosters has become …
The Photographer’s Lens Translates Classic Paintings Into Timeless Portraits
Dutch artist and fine-art photographer Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk draws inspiration from the masterpieces of old master painters, infusing her work with the timeless allure of a bygone era. As you gaze …
Photographer Philippe Halsman Captured Famous Personalities Of The 20th Century
Step into a visual time capsule with 25 captivating images showcasing the most celebrated personalities of the 20th century, skillfully immortalized by the lens of the master photographer, Philippe Halsman. …